Alabama § 36-22-13 - Inspection of Record Books; Disposition Thereof When Completely Filled and Upon Expiration of Official Term of Sheriff.
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§ 36-22-13. Inspection of Record Books; Disposition Thereof When Completely Filled and Upon Expiration of Official Term of Sheriff.
The books required to be maintained by this article must at all times be open to the inspection of the public, free of charge, and must, at the expiration of his official term, be turned over to his successor in office. When a book has been completely filled or used up it must be deposited and kept in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 36-22-13 cover?
Section 36-22-13 ("Inspection of Record Books; Disposition Thereof When Completely Filled and Upon Expiration of Official Term of Sheriff.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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